Caregiver Relief

12/01/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in stress mode? 💭 In our latest Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN sits down with Dr. Beth Kurland, psychologist, TEDx speaker, and author of The Transformative Power of 10 Minutes, to explore the mind-body connection — and how it can help you find calm, balance, and resilience. 💗

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/the-mind-body-connection-thriving-through-lifes-challenges-with-beth-kurland-phd-clinical-psychologist-mind-body-coach-episode-124

✨ Learn how to:

🌬️ Reset your nervous system
🌳 Ground yourself with mindful awareness
💞 Practice compassion and self-kindness

Take a deep breath and join us — because healing starts from within. 💫

11/28/2025

🎧 New Episode Alert! 💪

This statistic is staggering: 63% of family caregivers become seriously ill or die before the person they're caring for passes. 🤯

The chronic stress of caregiving is a silent killer, but our new podcast episode offers real, simple tools for survival.

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/choosing-you-how-radical-self-care-saves-lives-including-yours-episode-123

In "Choosing You," healer Alx Uttermann joins us to discuss:

Why open-hearted caregivers are like "giant sponges" that absorb the pain of others.

What "radical self-care" really means (hint: it's not bubble baths).

A "stupid simple" technique to "decharge" stress in minutes using just a black rock.

This isn't just about feeling better—it's about saving your own life.

11/26/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

In our latest podcast episode, personal finance expert Cameron Huddleston, author of "Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk," shares how to navigate these essential conversations with love and respect.

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/from-taboo-to-truth-how-to-navigate-family-finance-conversations-with-cameron-huddleston-episode-122

Here are a few key takeaways:

🤫 Break the Taboo: Many of our parents were raised to believe talking about money is impolite. Acknowledge the awkwardness and lead with love.
💡 Use Gentle Starters: Don't just dive in. Try asking for their advice on retirement planning or telling a story about a friend's situation to open the door naturally.
✍️ Prioritize Key Documents: A Power of Attorney is crucial. These documents must be signed while your parents are mentally competent, so don't wait.
🥪 For the Sandwich Generation: You must not sacrifice your own financial well-being.

Wrecking your finances creates a cycle that can impact your own children.
Ready to turn this difficult topic into a productive conversation? Listen to the full episode for more of Cameron's invaluable advice!

11/24/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

Is it a midlife crisis, depression, or something else? 🧠

Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) is the most common form of dementia for people under 60, often striking in their 50s. Because it primarily affects personality, behavior, and language rather than just memory, it frequently goes misdiagnosed and misunderstood.

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/facing-ftd-support-education-and-hope-episode-121

In this vital episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo is joined by Esther Kane, Director of Support and Education for the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD).

Together, they provide a roadmap for families facing FTD, covering:

🔹 Why FTD is different from Alzheimer’s.
🔹 Essential resources, including the AFTD helpline and respite grants.
🔹 How to use "awareness cards" to reduce public stigma.
You don't have to navigate this journey alone.

11/21/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

In this week’s Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo talks with Claire Cavalieri, Harvard-certified wellness coach and creator of The Slow Aging Method. Together, they explore how small daily habits can help you live longer and feel better. 💞

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/the-mediterranean-secret-to-longevity-with-claire-cavalieri-wellness-coach-episode-120

✨ Here’s what you’ll learn:

🫒 How the Mediterranean diet supports heart & brain health

🚶♀️ Why daily movement and sunlight boost energy & mood

💬 The power of community, joy, and purpose in aging well

😌 Tips for caregivers to reduce stress and guilt

💤 Why naps and rest are vital to longevity

11/20/2025

🌟 Just dropped on the Good Grief podcast with the amazing Nikki the Death Doula! 🌟

I had the honor of sharing my raw, real story: 💔 Growing up sitting vigil with dying family members like it was Sunday dinner 👩⚕️ Becoming a teen caregiver when my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer 😔 Losing my beautiful mom at 17 — hours after being told “you beat cancer” 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Later losing my brilliant son Jeff to su***de after the VA failed him ❤️ Turning decades of heartbreak into 50+ years of nursing + caregiver advocacy

We talked about the myths of grief (closure is a lie), why loved ones are often more afraid than the person dying, why 63% of caregivers become seriously ill or die before the person they’re caring for, and how death can actually be beautiful when we stop running from it.

If you’re a caregiver who’s exhausted, someone grieving who feels alone, or you just want to understand death better — this episode is medicine for your soul.

Watch/Listen here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwjkKxwh93k

Tag a caregiver who needs to hear they’re not alone. 💙

TW: mentions of su***deAfter decades as a nurse and a lifetime of personal loss; Diane Carbo founded Caregiver Relief to help others find balance and healing...

11/19/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

Is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) a scary myth... or a modern medical hope for severe depression? 🤔

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/aging-depression-and-the-power-of-ect-a-conversation-with-dr-joshua-bess-episode-119

For caregivers watching a loved one suffer when treatments fail, it can feel like you're out of options. In our latest podcast episode, psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Bess shines a light on the truth about modern ECT. 💡

In this episode, you’ll learn:

🧠 What today's ECT procedure is actually like (hint: it’s not like the movies!).
✅ Why it can be incredibly effective and safe for older adults.
❓ The real story on side effects, including memory loss.
💵 The surprising truth about Medicare and insurance coverage for ECT.

Ready to replace fear with facts? Listen to the full episode now!

11/17/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

The reality of caregiving can be heartbreaking. 😟 Did you know that 63% of caregivers face serious illness or die before the person they're caring for? The constant stress and emotional triggers don't have to rule your life.

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/the-body-remembers-healing-caregiver-stress-through-emotional-resolution-r-episode-118

In our latest podcast episode, "The Body Remembers," guest Cedric Bertelli introduces a powerful, science-based method called Emotional Resolution® (EmRes®) to find relief. ✨

In this episode, you'll discover:
🧠 A simple technique to resolve difficult emotions in as little as 90 seconds.
🧘♀️ How to heal emotional pain without needing to relive past trauma.
💡 Why your body has an innate capacity to release stress and heal itself.
✅ How to manage "parasite emotions" like guilt and resentment that get stuck to grief.

Ready to feel lighter and more resilient? 🎧 Listen now!

11/14/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

Feeling the physical toll of caregiving? 😩 The anxiety, exhaustion, and brain fog are real. It’s more than just stress.

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/heartbreak-the-primary-disease-in-our-world-episode-117

In our latest podcast episode, healer and teacher Alx Uttermann reveals why heartbreak ❤️🩹 is the primary disease affecting caregivers—the heartbreak of watching a loved one decline, of isolation, and of constant overwhelm.

✨ In this compassionate and powerful conversation, you will discover:
❤️🩹 Why heartbreak is the true root of so much suffering for caregivers.
🧽 The "Heart Sponge" effect and how to stop absorbing others' pain.
🧘 Powerful daily practices, like mantra meditation, to build resilience and find peace.
🙏 A message of hope to remind you that healing is always possible.

11/12/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎙️

🤔 Is your loved one’s seat cushion just a pad? It might be doing more harm than good! In our latest episode, “Not Just a Pad: The Science of Seating for Safety & Comfort,” DME specialist Tara Slaughter joins Diane Carbo, RN to discuss why the right cushion is essential medical equipment—not a luxury.

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/the-right-equipment-at-the-right-time-not-just-a-pad-the-science-of-seating-for-safety-comfort-episode-116/

💡 Learn how the wrong cushion can lead to pressure injuries, how to choose between foam, gel, or air, and why a clinical assessment is key.

🤕 Did you know 33% of wheelchair users develop pressure ulcers?

✅ Discover how the right cushion prevents skin breakdown, supports posture, and protects spinal health.

🛠️ Pro tip: Check and replace cushions every 3–6 months!
Get expert insight to keep your loved one safe and comfortable.

11/10/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

80% of strokes are preventable, but would you recognize the signs? In a crisis, every second counts. 🧠

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/understanding-stroke-what-you-need-to-know-to-protect-your-brain-with-rosa-hart-bsn-rn-scrn-episode-115

Learn the BE FAST warning signs:

B - Sudden loss of BALANCE
E - Sudden vision change in EYES
F - FACE drooping
A - ARM weakness
S - SPEECH difficulty
T - TIME to call 911

In our latest podcast episode, host Diane Carbo and Stroke Certified RN Rosa Hart discuss how to protect your brain, manage risks like high blood pressure and diabetes, and understand the road to recovery. This is a must-listen for every family caregiver.

11/07/2025

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

Is the thought of an aging parent falling a constant worry? It's time to move beyond the old panic button.

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/beyond-the-panic-button-the-new-generation-of-senior-safety-devices-with-dot-boyd-episode-114

Our new podcast episode with senior safety expert Dot Boyd is a must-listen for caregivers.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

📊 The shocking statistic: An older adult is treated for a fall-related injury every 11 seconds.
🏡 How to spot common, overlooked safety hazards in your loved one's home, like poor lighting or throw rugs.
🚀 About the new generation of safety devices that offer real peace of mind and dignity for seniors.
💬 Proven tips for talking with a resistant parent about safety without starting a fight.

Find peace of mind and practical solutions. Listen now!